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March 22, 2005
Fat Housepets?
Yesterday, my husband got a lecture from the vet that our dog is overweight. She's not just barely overweight... she is deep in the throws of being overweight. In a society where 50% of the population is overweight, I suppose it is natural that this epidemic would spread to our pets.
Since I can't just sign my dog up for jazzercise, I suppose this means that I will also have to get my butt off the couch, peel myself away from CSI and take her running with me. I'm sure this exercise will be good for both of us, but, I can't help but give into my feelings of dread.
I guess it wouldn't be humane to just starve her for a while until she was back to normal. Then again, wouldn't this be imposing anorexia on my dog?
I don't think dogs are obsessed with thinness. They eat what tastes good and they sleep the rest of the time... must be nice. I'm pretty sure a dog can still get laid even if she's carrying a few extra pounds. The dog world can get over their body issues... so, why can't we?
Mostly, I guess I'm just trying to find a reason to keep from getting off the couch... darn.
Posted by trina at March 22, 2005 12:42 PM